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Emerald Coast Center
114 Third Street Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 · Okaloosa County · (850) 243-6134
Fewer inspection deficiencies (3) than 71% of nursing homes in Florida. Rated #2 of 3 nursing homes in Fort Walton Beach by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.2 — below the Florida average of 3.82.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 102.2 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.23 (Florida average: 3.82) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.58 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.09 |
| Staff turnover | 42% |
| RN turnover | 52% |
| Most recent health inspection | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 3 (Florida average: 7.1) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 25 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 2 fine(s) totaling $17,114 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 2 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.